Crispy Fried Pickles with Ranch Dip

These crispy fried pickles are the perfect appetizer or snack. They're made with a simple batter of flour, nutritional yeast, and spices, and they're fried until golden brown and crispy. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch or blue cheese.

Fried pickles are a classic American appetizer, but they're often made with unhealthy ingredients like white flour and vegetable oil. This recipe for crispy fried pickles is a healthier alternative that uses whole-wheat flour and olive oil. The result is a delicious and crispy snack that's also good for you.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup plant-based milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Dip the cucumber slices into the milk, then coat them in the flour mixture.
4. Place the coated cucumber slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
6. While the pickles are baking, make the ranch dip by combining the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
7. Serve the crispy fried pickles with the ranch dip and enjoy!

Why It Works

• The combination of whole-wheat flour and nutritional yeast gives the batter a crispy texture and a nutty flavor.
• The spices in the batter add a delicious flavor to the pickles.
• Frying the pickles in olive oil gives them a crispy exterior and a tender interior.